Eat like a genius

We eat more junk food today than ever before. Which is not that strange considering how accessible and time-saving it is.

Unfortunately, it – surprise, surprise – seems like industrially-produced food also has some drawbacks. At least according to science.

Studies have, time after time, shown that processed foods often contain mysterious additives and excessive amounts of salt, saturated fats and sugar which can increase the risk of serious diseases and cause health issues. And according to the latest findings, it’s not only our bodies that are affected. Newresearch shows that our brain’s cognitive skills can deteriorate. Simply put, junk food can make us stupid.

Our focus here at Ankarsrum, however, is to manufacture kitchen assistants of the utmost quality. We’re no dietary experts or scientists, but we firmly believe that a smart and fun way of knowing what you fuel your body with is to cook the food yourself. From the ground up. At least a couple of times a week.

On this site, we’ve collected authentic family recipes of dishes that have nurtured some of the world’s most brilliant minds. And even though we can’t guarantee that these recipes will lead to a marked increase in brain capacity, we are convinced that these dishes, and homemade food in general, are more wholesome for both body and mind than junk food in all its varieties.

See you in the kitchen.

Ankarsrum Assistent Original

Jackson Pollock's Biscuit Supreme

Jackson Pollock

Painter

1912 – 1956

American artist Jackson Pollock was born in 1912. He was a major figure in the abstract impressionist movement and one of the greatest painters of his generation.

Pollock struggled with traditional painting techniques, so he expressed himself by splashing, paint pouring and throwing colours instead. Later on he developed his “drip” technique, which meant that he dripped colours on an unprimed canvas, usually placed on the floor. Painting on the floor gave him more freedom and made him feel like he was a piece of the painting – an essential part of the creative process according to Pollock.

Pollock died in 1956 at the age of 44 in a car accident. However, during the years he was active, his art had a great impact on the international art scene and he is today considered to be one of the greatest American painters of all time.

Pollock was raised by his mother who used to bake for him and his five brothers. The following recipe for Biscuit Supreme – an American version of the British scone – was one of young Pollock’s favourites.

Photo credit: Tony Vaccaro – Tony Vaccaro Studio

Jackson Pollock's Biscuit Supreme

Clarifying notes by Ankarsrum are marked in red

Ingredients

Portions: –

Metric

US

2 cups

flour

1/2 tsp

salt

4 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

cream of tartar

2 tsp

sugar

1/2 cup

shortening or room-temperature butter

2/3 cup

milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 230 C (450 F).

Step 2

Mix all ingredients, then pat the dough until it’s about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 3

Cut out circles and bake in oven for 15-20 minutes.

Make it easier with Ankarsrum Assistent Original

Making Biscuit Supremes is very reminiscent of baking scones and the dough is effortlessly prepared in the Ankarsrum Assistent Original. Use the stainless bowl together with the dough roll and dough knife.

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